Water Leaf
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Scientific name
Talinum triangulare
English Name
Water leaf
Malayalam name
സാമ്പാർ ചീര
Common name
Ceylon Spinach
Description
- Habit : Herb
- Habitat : found in moist forests, stream sides
- Leaves : thick,fleshy and dark green in color
- Flowers : delicate pink flowers
- Stems : erect, smooth and succulent with a light green color
How to use
- Wound healing : Pounded leaves are used topically to soothe inflammations and promote the healing of wounds and certain skin conditions.
Uses
Wound healing, cooking
Parts used
Leaves and Stems
Conservation
Propagation & Cultivation
Propagation through seeds : Seeds can be sown directly into pots or the ground around 15cm apart.Lightly water the soil until damp,once a day.Seeds should sprout within two weeks.It can be harvested for immediate planting when fruit pods are brown and dry.
